Cinematic Text Reveal with Sand - After Effects Tutorial

Sand isn't great in a ham-cheese sandwich, BUT it does make for a decent logo reveal. With some noises and other miscellaneous effects we can create a procedural transition. Hope you find this useful. Any comments and feedback are appreciated. 📰 NEWSLETTER (Subscribe if you want access to more secrets and tools...) https://motiongraphicsandcheese.substack.com/p/welcome-to-motion-graphics-and-cheese You can also gain access to the (Super secret) Project files folder via the NEWSLETTER link above. STUFF I USED IN THIS TUTORIAL: FREE "knoll unmult" plugin (To remove black color): https://support.maxon.net/hc/en-us/articles/360010345194-Where-can-I-get-Unm EXPRESSIONS: Applies an continuous animation to the first dimension in a property with multiple dimensions E.g. Scale, position, etc: [time*100,0] Applies an continuous animation to the first dimension in a property with multiple dimensions, while also applying the original value of the property E.g. Scale, position, etc: value + [time*100,0] Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:13 Create and animate text 02:20 Creating sand effect 09:35 Sand reveal effect 12:48 Text reveal effect 15:22 Sand particles 18:14 Sand glints 20:36 Final text effects HARDWARE I USE. These are affiliate links. (So, I would get a small percentage of the sale) I would never recommend something that I don't use and like myself. Wacom Tablet. I have always loved the Wacom Intuos tablet, both for drawing and general work. And looking cool. US https://amzn.to/48Wu6Mk UK https://amzn.to/47XGES6 DELL Color accurate Screen. Ensures your videos live up to your high standards. US https://amzn.to/3vOHF1v UK https://amzn.to/47QFPKY Blue Yeti Microphone. Makes you sound more professional and...delicious US https://amzn.to/3Og672k UK https://amzn.to/3w1kscn Sony Headphones. Comfortable for long time and great sound. US https://amzn.to/48PDq4t UK https://amzn.to/3vTRAmw Corsair Mouse. Precise and I can change sensitivity. US https://amzn.to/4bfqPcj UK https://amzn.to/4b6mGHA Nitro Chair. Comfortable and good lumbar support. US https://amzn.to/4bhmFAE UK https://amzn.to/4bbV2sS Tags: #tutorial #aftereffects #expressions #sand #text #vfx #visualeffects #animation #cinematic #logo #reveal